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Cassville, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Metropolitan Area

Cassville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 159. Residents earn $57,188 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
159 Population 269/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $35,667 per capita
$160,600 Home Value $195,762 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,188
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,600
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.5%
57% higher than US avg

How Cassville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population159
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$35,667
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,762
Housing Units65
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,242 ft (379 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute39 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries8

Is Cassville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cassville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cassville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cassville is $57,188, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cassville is $160,600, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cassville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cassville has a population of 159 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

159
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cassville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cassville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cassville is $57,188, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Cassville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,188
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,667
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.5%
57% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Drive Alone56.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cassville is $160,600, 43% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,762.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,762

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units65
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.02%
Cassville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,242 ft (379 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates40.2928°N, 78.0272°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
County FIPS42013
Cassville is located in Blair County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+82.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Drive Alone56.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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